Cyberpunk 2077’s Sequel Should Take a Page Out of FromSoftware’s Playbook

Cyberpunk 2077's Sequel Should Take a Page Out of FromSoftware's Playbook

As a dedicated fan of Cyberpunk 2077, I’m thrilled to see the direction CD Projekt RED is taking with the upcoming sequel, Project Orion. The game’s initial release had its fair share of challenges, but the recent updates and expansions have addressed many of the concerns, particularly in terms of character progression and RPG systems.


As an avid fan of “Cyberpunk 2077,” I can’t help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation as we look back on the release of its expansion and forward to the prospect of its sequel, codenamed “Project Orion.” Though details are scarce, the confirmation that research and development has commenced gives us reason to believe that this highly-anticipated title could be gracing our screens by late 2027 or early 2028.

One common criticism leveled against Cyberpunk 2077 during its launch was the complex character progression and perk systems, which players found confusing. CD Projekt Red addressed these issues in the game’s 2.0 update and Phantom Liberty expansion by revamping the RPG mechanics significantly, making them clearer and more aligned with other RPG titles. Moreover, they introduced well-defined paths for players to shape V according to their desired playstyle. With Project Orion, CDPR can build upon these improvements by incorporating elements from Elden Ring, such as more impactful equipment, chances for optimizing builds, and stat-based advancement.

Project Orion Needs to Provide More Gear That Scales With the Player

Cyberpunk 2077's Sequel Should Take a Page Out of FromSoftware's Playbook

In the realm of crafting within Buildcraft, Cyberpunk 2077 explores an element: gear stats and their effects. Advanced tiers of Cyberware yield benefits contingent upon a player’s statistics. For instance, a player heavily investing in Technical Ability and Reflexes could maximize the potential of a specific Mantis Blades upgrade. Conversely, those focusing on Body would reap greater rewards from equipping Gorilla Arms. Weapon choices in Cyberpunk 2077 also offer similar advantages, but CDPR could intensify this mechanic by implementing FromSoftware-esque stat scaling for all items in Project Orion.

In contrast to overwhelming players with an abundance of weapons and items as seen in Cyberpunk 2077, Project Orion could limit the number of new gear acquired by players for a more thoughtful approach. By reducing the amount of equipment to manage, the game’s character progression would become less complex, enabling clearer stat scaling values for weapons and Cyberware upgrades. This could potentially extend to clothing as well. FromSoftware demonstrated with Elden Ring that offering players a vast selection of choices works effectively when each item possesses a distinct role within the game, and Cyberpunk 2077’s successor could adopt a similar strategy.

Cyberpunk 2077’s 2.0 Update Should Be Just the Starting Point for Project Orion’s RPG Systems

As a devoted fan of Cyberpunk 2077, I’ve been captivated by the intriguing turnaround story of this game. The grand finale came with the monumental 2.0 update and the debut of Phantom Liberty expansion. CD Projekt Red (CDPR) had been quietly refining Cyberpunk 2077 since its rocky debut, but the 2.0 update represents a clear commitment to delivering the game we were initially promised back in 2013 during its first reveal. The upcoming sequel now has the advantage of utilizing Cyberpunk 2077’s terminus as a foundation for enhancing RPG systems and character progression.

In the style of FromSoftware games, the unstructured advancement and vague stat distribution in Cyberpunk 2077 can lead to unfortunate outcomes. However, with the addition of significant equipment and scaled stats in Project Orion, there should be more chances for distinct builds that optimally employ min-maxing to maximize a preferred gameplay style. Players can currently explore this concept in Cyberpunk 2077 (enhanced by the 2.0 update), but a successor could expand upon it with new stats, perks, and intricate interactions between them.

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2024-07-13 22:04